Tag: Prof. Wole Soyinka
Soyinka blasts Oyinlola, says he’s in ‘The Republic of Liars’
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has blasted former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunloye Oyinlola, noting that, Oyinlola’s response to his…
Oyinlola fires back at Prof Soyinka, says he is misinformed
Former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has stated that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has been misinformed about how…
Soyinka to feature Obasanjo in new book, ‘The Republic of Liars’
Jamiu Yisa Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has disclosed his intention to feature former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo prominently in…
Lagos Speaker hails Soyinka at 81, says he’s a global role model
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka,…
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Madmen and Specialist by Prof Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka’s book titled Madmen and Specialist has been reproduced into a play and will show at…
Sexual Offences Bill: Falana backs Soyinka, says bill was illegally adjusted
Femi Falana, Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist has backed Prof. Wole Soyinka’s position on the Sexual Offences Bill, noting…
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Sexual Offences Bill: Open Letter To Prof. Wole Soyinka By Sen. Chris Anyawu
I have read your open letter published on PM NEWS and re-published on BELLA NAIJA, Premiumtimesnig.com and a number of…
Buhari might deal ruthlessly, quickly with corrupt persons – Soyinka
Prof. Wole Soyinka has suggested that Nigeria’s president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari might “take advantage of ambiguous areas” in the law…
Ekiti Rigging Tape Should Be Investigated, Probed, says Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has called for a proper investigation and probe of the alleged Ekiti rigging tape that…
Nigeria has two problematic presidential candidates, says Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has described the two major candidates in the 2015 Nigeria’s presidential election as both problematic…
Jonathan’s response to Boko Haram, slow, inadequate, failure of leadership – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has described President Goodluck Jonathan’s response to Boko Haram militants as slow, inadequate and a…
Soyinka tells Jonathan to lift military siege on opposition
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to lift the military siege on Nigeria’s opposition party leaders…
The Challenge Of Change – A Burden of Choice
By Wole Soyinka First, let us not simplify the challenge. There are no blacks and whites. It is not a…
Don’t Vote For Jonathan, Soyinka Lists Reasons
Simon Ateba Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, declared on Thursday that no one should vote for the continuation of President…
I’m Alive —Soyinka
Two days after the rumour of Professor Wole Soyinka’s death that went viral on the social media, P.M.NEWS finally tracked…
I never endorsed anyone as president, says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has denounced and dismissed reports that he has endorsed a presidential candidate ahead of the…
OBJ Bombs Jonathan, Soyinka, Atiku, Tinubu, Chukwumerije, Alabi-Isama
On Tuesday, 9 December, at the Lagos Country Club, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, presented his memoirs titled My Watch. In the…
King Nebuchadnezzar – The Reign of Impunity
By Wole Soyinka I SHALL not insist that the historic/biblical figure of Nebuchadnezzar is uniquely apt for the pivotal figure…
Okupe blasts Soyinka, says Jonathan is not Nebuchadnezzar
The administration of President Goodluck Jonathan prides itself as the most liberal as it adheres to rule of law and…
Soyinka Blasts Jonathan, Says Abba Has Declared War On Nigeria
By Simon Ateba Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday blasted President Goodluck Jonathan for endorsing and encouraging the reign…
Soyinka pays glowing tribute to Dapo Adelugba
And thus, near furtively, he left, the last of the vintage links to Ibadan of the Penkelemes Years. He left…
I Suffered Cancer for 10 Months, says Prof. Wole Soyinka
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Prof. Wole Soyinka revealed today that he lived with prostrate cancer, but was recently cured. The Noble laureate…
2015: Why Soyinka Shouldn’t Run
By Nduka Uzuakpundu The recently concluded National Conference was, indubitably, a well-thought-out political initiative by, President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. It…
For Soyinka And The Men In My Life!
By Chido Onumah In the last three and half decades, whether as a student, rights activist, journalist, author, researcher and…
Reflections On Essays In Honour Of Wole Soyinka At 80
By Toyin Falola We cannot heap enough words of praise on Ivor Agyeman-Duah and Ogochukwu Promise for initiating Crucible of…
Tributes from friends and foes as Soyinka turns 80
Nigeria’s literary icon Wole Soyinka turned 80 on Sunday, with friends and foes alike paying tribute to the first African…
Sect Can’t Break Nigeria —Soyinka
Nigeria is suffering greater carnage at the hands of Islamist group Boko Haram than it did during a secessionist civil…
Soyinka says Obasanjo should assist in rescuing Chibok girls
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on Saturday asked former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo to assist in rescuing abducted Chibok…
Ekiti Polls: Amaechi, Oshiomhole, others should sue military, says Soyinka
Eromosele Ebhomele Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on Saturday asked all governors under the All Progressives Congress, APC, who were…